Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Fisher
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2165 1997–98 |
Ferry worker raisesSubject to legislative appropriation, ferry employees are entitled to the interest earned on retroactive compensation increases. The interest, which must be based on the interest rate earned by the State Treasurer, is computed... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1420 1997–98 |
Local publ health financingIf funds are available, the populations of cities incorporated in 1994 and 1995 are included in the calculation of city contributions to counties for public health purposes. Excess revenues in the county sales and use tax... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1234 1997–98 |
Plumbers' advisory brd membrThe membership of the board increases to five members, by adding one additional journeyman and one additional member conducting a plumbing business. The staggered terms of the board members expire between 1998 and 2000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1316 1997–98 |
State route 35A new state route number 35 is added to the state highway system. The route is to begin at the Washington-Oregon boundary line along the Columbia River to a junction with SR 14 near White Salmon. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 2013 1997–98 |
Ground water right develpmntIncreased specificity is provided in regard to construction of replacement or additional wells: 1)Additional or substitute wells must continue to tap the same ground water body as the original well; 2)It is clearly provided... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1008 1997–98 |
License plate issuanceSpecial license plates may be issued from currently existing series, but the creation of additional special license plate series is prohibited. Furthermore, following an initial issuance period of three years, the Department... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1011 1997–98 |
Ferry fuel sales and use taxSpecial fuel (diesel) and motor vehicle fuel (gasoline) purchased to operate ferries owned or operated by the state or a county are exempt from the retail sales and use tax and the motor fuel tax. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1353 1997–98 |
DOT lands/sale of materialsTwo additional processes are prescribed which enable the Department of Transportation to dispose of timber attached to state land. The department may sell the timber to an abutting landowner for cash at the full appraised value. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1457 1997–98 |
Dept of lic permits & certifAll statutory references to application fees are updated to $1.25. Conflicting language about travel trailers and campers is clarified to ensure that these trailers and campers can register for title purposes only. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1802 1997–98 |
Auto transport co. reportingThe UTC annual regulatory fee and the vehicle license intrastate mileage fee for auto transportation companies are collected on an annual, rather than quarterly basis, by the commission. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1459 1997–98 |
Dept. of licensing licenseesProportional registration licensees, motor vehicle fuel licensees, special fuel licensees and aircraft fuel licensees are required to file notice of bankruptcy with DOL. The term A preceding year @ is defined to be in... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1604 1997–98 |
Limousine advertisingA limousine carrier is not required to use the UBI when advertising in the alphabetical listing in a phone directory. The UBI is still required when advertising in a display ad. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1189 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploration moratoThe prohibition on coastal oil and gas exploration, development, and production is made permanent. The statute requiring the 1994 study is repealed. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1198 1997–98 |
Vehicle dealer practicesCar dealers have three calendar days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) to accept or reject a purchase offer, instead of 48 hours. This allows the dealer an additional day to obtain financing for a prospective buyer. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1402 1997–98 |
Street & highwy projct fundsA city, town or county is authorized to create an assessment reimbursement area on its own initiative, without participation of a private property owner, to finance the costs and to receive reimbursements from later... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1539 1997–98 |
Fire district associationsThe fire commissioners association which provides services for fire protection districts is declared to be a municipal corporation. | Senator (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2604 1995–96 |
Registered vehicle ownr listThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is permitted to furnish lists of the registered owners of motor vehicles electronically to commercial parking companies. If a registered owner list is used by a commercial parking company for... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 1964 1995–96 |
Accident reports accessThe statutory requirement that a copy of the accident report that is sent to the Department of Licensing (DOL) is deleted. The State Patrol provides all traffic accident reports to the Department of Licensing electronically. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1967 1995–96 |
Vehicle licensing violationsThe excise taxes and registration fees are deposited in the same manner as if the taxes and fees were properly paid. The fines for evading proper payment of these taxes and fees are deposited in the vehicle licensing fraud account. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2343 1995–96 |
Transportation budgetAppropriation authority of the transportation agencies is increased by $176.3 million for the remainder of the 1995-97 biennium. $176.3 million is appropriated to eight state agencies: the Department of Transportation ($88.4... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 165, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2659 1995–96 |
Special fuel tax computationThe language is restated that, in the absence of operation records, vehicle miles per gallon "must be calculated" using the above schedule instead of "presuming" the vehicle miles per gallon on the above schedule. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2660 1995–96 |
Vehicle fees & taxes refundsThe threshold for an automatic (non-requested) refund is raised from $5 to $10. The department must continue to issue refunds to persons requesting one, no matter how small the amount. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2687 1995–96 |
Vehicle size and loadThe additional fine of 3 cents per pound in excess of the legal weight is replaced with a graduated fine structure. The fine structure consists of a set dollar amount, plus a certain number of cents per pound. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2836 1995–96 |
Speed limitsObsolete language allowing the secretary to raise the speed limit to 65 mph on the rural interstate system is removed. The limitation on raising the speed limit above 55 mph on the I-5 Everett to Olympia corridor is deleted. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |